Bible Explorer for the Young (Jeremiah - Part 2)Sample

Who Is Your Chemosh?

Exodus 20:3

You shall have no other gods before me.

This verse was God’s message to Moab, who worshipped Chemosh, their god. Chemosh was the national deity of the Moabites. Jeremiah reminded them that God sent a warning to wake them up and make them repent from their sins. 

Today's Chemosh could be anything other than God, everything that we are so attached to and is drifting us away from God. It could be the love of money, addiction to getting more likes in our social media posts, addiction to games, or many other things that attract our hearts more than obeying God’s word. These are modern gods that we might think irrelevant, but actually, it can be as bad as worshipping Chemosh.

It doesn't mean that you must hate money, delete your Instagram account or stop playing games at all. We should know the purpose of our lives and use these things as tools to glorify God’s name. 

For example, you can give your spare money to others in need or share positive messages on social media. Sometimes, you may even play games with your friends in order to build a positive friendship. Take control of these things in your life and use them to glorify God. Otherwise, if you let these things control you, they will be a Chemosh in your life.

Prayer

Dear God, I will have no other God before You as You are the only way, truth, and eternal life that my soul longs for. Amen.